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  3. Preparing for the PTCE

Preparing for the PTCE

Education/Training Programs

  • If I completed a PTCB-recognized education/training program prior to the CPhT Program changes on January 1, 2020, will it be accepted?  
  • Do I need to complete a training program before taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)?
  • Can I complete a PTCB Recognized Education/Training Program located in a state different from where I reside?   
  • Can I request that the program I completed be added as a recognized program?
  • I have not yet completed an education/training program. Can I apply for CPhT certification and take the PTCE® before completing it?   
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Work Experience Pathway

  • Can the 500 hours of work experience be accrued through volunteer work?
  • What type of work experience is acceptable for the CPhT Certification?
  • What documentation is required to attest to the 500 minimum worked hours? How is that submitted?
  • Where can the 500 hours of work experience be completed?
  • Is there a required time period or limit for completing the 500 hours of work experience?

Study Materials

  • I'm looking for study materials for the PTCE.

PTCE Practice Exam

  • At a Glance: PTCE Practice Exam
  • I have a question about the PTCE Practice Exam and cannot find the answer in the FAQs.

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